USB C query

[Lee Servis]

Hello,

Making no apologies for my computer illiteracy here, but I am planning to update my MacBook Air from my current model (2017) to a new (2024) laptop which will have USB C - my 2017 MAcBook has regular USB 'sockets'.

The connection USB cables I have from G66 are regular USB, which worked fine with my 'old' MacBook... so when I get the new laptop do I simply buy/ add a USB C adaptor and connect to my G66 USB cables? I hope that makes sense.

Many thanks in advance for any help and advice.

 

[iaresee]

Your best bet is a USB-C hub. Something like: https://www.anker.com/products/a838...ollections_hubs=undefined&Sort_by=Recommended (I use this one with my MBPro when I'm away from my desk and it's just fine)

 

[Lee Servis]

Many thanks for your rapid response, iaresee. So, how does that work exactly (apologies for my 'dumbness' on the subject)? Do I put my 'old' G66 normal USB into this 'hub' and then runa USB C out of the 'hub' and into my FM3/FM9? Could I still do what I initially suggested, though, and pop the regular G66 USB cable into a USB C stick and then insert that into my new MacBook for FM3/ FM9 Edit accessibility ?

Many thanks again for your response and help - much appreciated.

 

[Lee Servis]

I've just looked online at my local department store and they sell a variety of the USB hubs you recommend, so that might be the best route, after all. Thanks for he heads up.

 

[notalemming]

Or you could just get this:
https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MJ1M2AM/A/usb-c-to-usb-adapter

 

[Lee Servis]

Lovely stuff, notalemming. Betwen you and iarasee, my issue/ problem has been solved. Thanks both - much appreciated.

 

[unix-guy]

Or just buy a standard USB C to USB B cable.

There's nothing special about the cable and the Apple adapter probably costs more than a good quality cable.

 

[Lee Servis]

Sure thing unix-guy. Totally get that... and thank you, one and all.